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Etymology
sodium, and glutamic acid
Noun
monosodium glutamate
- chemistry The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and add the umami taste. Abbreviations: MSG, E621.
Translations
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Chinese:
:Mandarin: �精 (wèijīng)
Vietnamese: b�t ng�t
Synonyms
E621 when used as a flavour enhancer
zh:monosodium glutamate
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